WESTLAND, Mich. -- Ah, the open road. A place of freedom and discovery. A place where anything can happen; and we do mean anything. While road trips are most certainly a ton of fun, it's important to expect the unexpected, know how to handle it, and have the tools to do so at your disposal.
A well-assembled road trip survival kit can get you out of some sticky situations, and North Brothers Ford is here to assist you in building one.
AUTO ESSENTIALS
In the event that your vehicle breaks down and leaves you stranded, the handy box in your trunk or hatch will thankfully be carrying the following auto essentials to get you back up and running:
- Jumper cables (12-20ft. Make sure you have the right gauge for your vehicle)
- No-spill gas can (2-5 gallon capacity)
- Portable air compressor
- Flat tire inflation canister (non-explosive)
- Roadside flares/glowsticks
- Reflective hazard triangles
- Towing strap or chain
- Emergency car battery charger
- Spare tire (Make sure you inspect the condition and air pressure frequently)
- Tire jack
YOU ESSENTIALS
Say your transmission or engine fails or any other such catastrophe befalls you that requires you wait for roadside assistance, there are some other factors you need to consider. Things like weather, traffic, and location can affect how long it will take for help to arrive. If you are not prepared to wait it out, you open yourself up to a lot of dangerous risks. Here are some survival essentials you should keep in your car:
North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 888-806-7163, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!
- Blanket (Wool or heat-reflecting)
- Sleeping bag
- Extra water
- Extra food (MREs have long shelf-lives, are well-packaged, provide exceptional nourishment, and can be eaten hot or cold)
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Pocket knife or multi-tool with a seatbelt cutter and glass breaker
- First Aid kit
- Change of clothes
- Solar-powered device charger
Pre-assembled emergency preparedness kits are available from many places, are affordable, and usually have the things we've listed as well as other recommended items. Either way, keep your "you" essentials in a backpack or other durable and easy to carry bag so you're able to take your supplies with you in case you need to hoof it for help.
North Brothers Ford hopes you never find yourself in a roadside emergency situation, but things happen, and that's why we've assembled this guide to road trip survival kits. To lessen your chance of having to use your car emergency preparedness kit, schedule a service appointment with us to make sure your vehicle is running at its best before you hit the road!
North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Rd Westland, MI 48185 and proudly serves as one of the premier dealerships in Metro Detroit, and is committed to exceptional customer service! Stop by or give us a call at 888-806-7163, our knowledgeable and helpful sales team will be more than happy to assist you!
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